To pronounce "especial", say ESP-ec-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛsˈpɛʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɛsˈpɛʃəl/
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"especial" has 3 syllables: esp-ec-ial. It rhymes with special and aecial, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Pay especial attention to chapter five.”
“acting with no especial goal”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Especial" has 3 syllables: esp · ec · ial.
The IPA transcription of "especial" is /ɛsˈpɛʃəl/.
Especial: Exceptional in importance or significance; special.
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